Babbitt
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1922
432
Novel • Fiction
Zenith • 1920s
1922
Adult
18+ years
Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is a satirical novel that critiques American middle-class conformity through the story of George F. Babbitt, a successful but discontented realtor. Over the course of the story, Babbitt navigates social pressures, reassesses his values, and grapples with personal crises, ultimately questioning the validity of his materialistic lifestyle. The narrative includes depictions of domestic violence.
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Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt vividly critiques American materialism and societal conformity through its central character, George Babbitt, a middle-aged real estate broker. Praised for its sharp satire and social commentary, some readers find the book’s pace slow and Babbitt's persona initially unlikable. Overall, it remains a compelling exploration of 1920s America.
A reader who enjoys Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is likely drawn to satirical examinations of middle-class life and American materialism. Fans of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or Main Street by Lewis himself may find Babbitt equally compelling for its critique of societal norms and the pursuit of conformity.
24,594 ratings
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432
Novel • Fiction
Zenith • 1920s
1922
Adult
18+ years
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